Nepal Mahata

Nepal Mahata (born 26 October 1961) is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress who was a Member of West Bengal State Legislative Assembly representing Baghmundi constituency (earlier name Jhalda constituency) since 2001.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} He is also currently serving as the Working president in the West Bengal state congress Committee. By profession he is a teacher and is currently serving as a secretary in Ichag High School.

Nepal Mahata
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal
In office 2016–2021
Governor	Jagdeep Dhankhar Keshari Nath Tripathi
Chief Minister	Mamata Banerjee
Preceded by	Subhas Naskar
Succeeded by	Mihir Goswami
Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly
In office 2011–2021
Preceded by	Constituency did not exist
Succeeded by	Sushanta Mahato
Constituency	Baghmundi
In office 2001–2011
Preceded by	Satyaranjan Mahato
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Constituency	Jhalda
Personal details
Born	(1961-10-26) 26 October 1961 (age 63) Purulia, West Bengal
Political party	Indian National Congress
Spouse	Rita Mahato
Children	Debmohan Mahata
Residence(s)	Purulia, West Bengal
Alma mater	Burdhman university
Profession	Teacher, headmaster
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Personal life and education

Nepal Mahato was born in Purulia district of West Bengal to Debendra Nath Mahata and Bhabarani Mahata. He is married to Rita Mahata and has a son Debmohan Mahata,is currently pursuing M.B.B.S at ICARE Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research And Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy Hospital, Haldia (2022-2023 Batch).

Mahato did his schooling from Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith. He then joined JK college and University of Burdwan, where he completed his bachelor's and master's degree in Applied mathematics, before taking admission in Chotonagpur Law College (under University of Ranchi) to pursue LLB. He further went on to obtain a BEd in Mathematics from Ignou, making his dream of becoming a teacher come true.^[3]

Electoral performances

Mahato first got elected from Jhalda constituency in 2001 and then again in 2006, 2011 and 2016^[1][4][5][2] (last two after the renaming of his constituency post delimitation in 2009). He was also the candidate of his party for Purulia Lok sabha seat in 2014 and 2019.

Year	Election	Party		Constituency Name	Result	Votes gained	Vote share%
2001	2001 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election		Indian National Congress	Jhalda	Won	48568	49.19%
2006	2006 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election			Jhalda	Won	59594	51.47%
2011	2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election			Baghmundi	Won	77,458	49.48%
2014	16th Lok Sabha			Purulia	Lost	4,13,394	21.41%
2016	2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election			Baghmundi	Won	88707	47.16%
2021	2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election			Baghmundi	Lost	51,046	24.74%[6]